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Want to show off your Christmas lighting display? List your Verde Valley address and town/city below, and we'll add you ...
12/17/2024

Want to show off your Christmas lighting display? List your Verde Valley address and town/city below, and we'll add you to the map.

traffic: The town will be fixing the guardrail along a portion of Finnie Flat Road on Dec. 19.
12/17/2024

traffic: The town will be fixing the guardrail along a portion of Finnie Flat Road on Dec. 19.

CAMP VERDE — The Town of Camp Verde has contracted Hunter Guardrail & Fence to repair the damaged guardrail on Finnie Flat Road approximately...

12/17/2024

Office Closures and Departmental Updates for the Christmas Holiday

COTTONWOOD, AZ – The City of Cottonwood administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 in observance of Christmas Day.

The Cottonwood Public Library will be closed as well, and will reopen on Thursday, December 26 at 9 a.m.

The Cottonwood Recreation Center will be open on Tuesday, December 24 and will operate according to the following schedule:
• Fitness center: 4:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Indoor pool: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Group exercise classes: Regular Schedule
The Cottonwood Recreation Center will be closed on Wednesday, December 25.

Cottonwood Area Transit (CAT) and Verde Shuttle will operate according to the following adjusted schedule:
Date CAT Offices CAT Bus Service Verde Shuttle Bus Service
12/24/2024 Closing @ 3 p.m. Service stops @ 3 p.m. Service stops @ 3 p.m.
12/25/2024 Office closed No service No service

Public Safety will be working regular hours and emergency utility personnel will be on-call and available. Call (928) 634-0186 to contact emergency utility personnel after business hours, on weekends, and holidays.

The City of Cottonwood thanks you for your understanding as our staff enjoys the holiday in the company of their family and friends. The entire team at the City of Cottonwood wishes you a wonderful holiday season.

For more information, please contact the City of Cottonwood at 928-634-5526.

The families seeking refuge at the Verde Valley Sanctuary shelter share one Christmas tree.
12/17/2024

The families seeking refuge at the Verde Valley Sanctuary shelter share one Christmas tree.

COTTONWOOD — The families seeking refuge at the Verde Valley Sanctuary shelter share one Christmas tree.

A lawsuit against the Town of Clarkdale officially came to an end this month after the town council agreed to a settleme...
12/17/2024

A lawsuit against the Town of Clarkdale officially came to an end this month after the town council agreed to a settlement with the owner of an uninhabitable home.

CLARKDALE — A lawsuit against the Town of Clarkdale officially came to an end this month after the town council agreed to a settlement.

Vehicles line up for the Manzanita Outreach food distribution on Saturday, Dec 14, 2024, in Cottonwood. (VVN/Vyto Starin...
12/16/2024

Vehicles line up for the Manzanita Outreach food distribution on Saturday, Dec 14, 2024, in Cottonwood. (VVN/Vyto Starinskas)

Obituaries: World War II veteran Harold Jones passed away on Dec. 02, 2024.
12/15/2024

Obituaries: World War II veteran Harold Jones passed away on Dec. 02, 2024.

Harold Richard Jones passed away on Dec. 02, 2024. He was born June 29, 1927 to Henry Richard Jones and Bernice Clary.

Ready to adopt a new pet?
12/15/2024

Ready to adopt a new pet?

Ready to adopt a new pet? Check out all the available dogs and cats online at VerdeValleyHumane.org. Then call 928-634-7387 to make an appointment...

Meet Regina Morales of girls' wrestling team.
12/15/2024

Meet Regina Morales of girls' wrestling team.

CAMP VERDE – Meet 16-year-old multi-sport athlete at Camp Verde High School, junior Regina Morales.

When Prayeri Harrison and Ashton Powell lost their husbands a year apart, life took the two women on a single, unexpecte...
12/15/2024

When Prayeri Harrison and Ashton Powell lost their husbands a year apart, life took the two women on a single, unexpected journey.

CAMP VERDE — When Prayeri Harrison and Ashton Powell lost their husbands a year apart, life took the two women on a single, unexpected journey.

What an amazing event! 2024 Toys for Tots at the Verde Valley Fair. Over 1,200 kids were gifted the joy of Christmas tod...
12/15/2024

What an amazing event! 2024 Toys for Tots at the Verde Valley Fair. Over 1,200 kids were gifted the joy of Christmas today. Thank you to all of the community members who donate toys for this amazing cause and for the countless volunteers who made this happen. Verde Valley Fair photos

Long-time Jerome Police Assistant Chief Russell San Felice was appointed as the new police chief of .
12/14/2024

Long-time Jerome Police Assistant Chief Russell San Felice was appointed as the new police chief of .

JEROME — Long-time Jerome Police Assistant Chief Russell San Felice was appointed as the new police chief of Jerome taking over for long-time...

“It’s hard to put words to the impact Helen [Freeman] has had.”
12/14/2024

“It’s hard to put words to the impact Helen [Freeman] has had.”

CAMP VERDE — After hearing tributes from colleagues, staff, neighbors, friends and one of her sons, Helen Freeman said her last meeting as a member...

Annie Walker’s dream of presents for all of her classmates is still alive and growing seven years later.
12/14/2024

Annie Walker’s dream of presents for all of her classmates is still alive and growing seven years later.

COTTONWOOD — Annie Walker’s dream of presents for all of her classmates is still alive and growing seven years later.

The Police Department is actively investigating the previously reported allegations of financial mismanagement at the ...
12/14/2024

The Police Department is actively investigating the previously reported allegations of financial mismanagement at the Manzanita Outreach.

COTTONWOOD — The Cottonwood Police Department is actively investigating the previously reported allegations of financial mismanagement at the Manzanita Outreach food distribution organization, according to Cottonwood Police.

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"Aloha" from the 2024 Cottonwood Christmas Parade today, Saturday, Dec. 7. Verde Independent Video by Vyto Starinskas

There was an unusual event in the Verde Valley Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, as more than 25 to 30 professional musicians packed the 10 12 Lounge in Clarkdale for a Celebration of Life for fellow musician Nora Bolles. Groups of musicians took the stage for half-hour sets during the afternoon and played tribute to Clarkdale singer and percussionist for the Raven Sisters and the Salt Miners. In the video, local musician D.L. Harrison leads a group of eight musicians, including Sabina Sandoval on percussions, Sweet Baby Ray on harmonica and Christian Michael Berry on guitar. Read about the event in the Verde Independent Newspaper Saturday. gofund.me/685e43b5 (VVN/Vyto Starinskas)

It's been a few years since the seven roundabouts have been put in between Cottonwood and Camp Verde on State Route 260. The one at Thousand Trails didn't work out well for the driver of this truck Tuesday morning, Nov. 19, 2024, as Cottonwood Police and the Verde Valley Fire District clean up the scene. (VVN/Vyto Starinskas)

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Ruben Gallego, who is running against Republican Kari Lake, came to Cottonwood on Sunday, Oct. 27, with Democratic candidate for U.S. House Jonathan Nez who is running against Republican Incumbent Rep. Eli Crane. The duo came to the Public Taproom to the cheers of supporters between stops in Sedona and Prescott. Verde Independent video by Vyto Starinskas.

Jennifer Keenan cuts the ribbon for the Queen B Vinyl Café which which opened today in Old Town Cottonwood. Cottonwood. Mayor Tim Elinski said it was his last ribbon cutting before stepping down as mayor next month. Maynard Keenan was there helping set up for the event and store which he called his wife's "vision." Verde Independent video by Vyto Starinskas

Camp Verde's Fort Verde Parade was a blast! Verde Independent video by Vyto Starinskas

Everyone's asking - what the heck was that flying over Cottonwood today? No it didn't seem to land even though it flew near the airport. The two guesses were: it had to do with the air show in Sedona on Saturday or Donald Trump's visit to Prescott Valley on Sunday. Vice President Kamala Harris is in Phoenix today. Verde Independent video by Vyto Starinskas.

The Town of Clarkdale closed out their Summer Concerts in the Park with the Naughty Bits last night to a big crowd. Verde Independent Video by Vyto Starinskas

The Verde Valley Motorcycle Riders met up in Camp Verde to ride into Thunder Valley Rally at Riverfront Park in Cottonwood Friday afternoon to join other riders for the first of two days of the event sponsored by the City of Cottonwood. (VVN/Vyto Starinskas)

A Mountain View Preparatory student, who was riding an electric bicycle, was transported to the hospital after being involved in a collision with a vehicle driven by a Mingus High School student on Fir Street in Cottonwood at the entrance of the high school on Thursday morning, Aug. 22, 2024, according to Cottonwood City Police at the scene, just as students were arriving for school. Watch for a story in the upcoming Verde Independent Newspaper. Verde Independent/Vyto Starinskas

EXCLUSIVE! Coach and Elder Vincent Randall had the Clarkdale-Jerome gym court named after him last night and the Verde Independent was there. Watch for a story and photos in next week's newspaper about the beloved Yavapai Apache leader and the former basketball players who came out and spoke about him at the emotional event. Verde Independent/Vyto Starinskas

National night out in Clarkdale going on right now. Vyto Starinskas, and Verde Independent

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